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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.22, 3,555.68 and 1,384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.22, 3,555.68 and 1,384.94 is: 2,074.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.22 : 3,555.68 = 1,384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.22/3,555.68 = 1,384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.22x = 3,555.68 × 1,384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.22x = 4,924,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,378.76/2,374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.11

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